Authentication Bypass in Phoenix Contact ILC PLC Web Server
CVE-2016-8371

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Phoenix Contact
Status
Phoenix Contact Ilc Plcs
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 April 2018

Summary

The web server in Phoenix Contact ILC PLCs is susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability, allowing unauthorized users to access the server without the need for authentication, even when the authentication mechanism is activated. This poses significant security risks, exposing sensitive information and functionalities to potential attackers.

Affected Version(s)

Phoenix Contact ILC PLCs All ILC 1xx PLCs

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-313-01
x_refsource_MISC
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45590/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94163
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

EPSS Score

24% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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